Buying Guide for Speakers

 High-tech surround sound systems are incomplete without high quality speakers. This article will explain some key terms and give you all the information you need about your options.

What is a speaker?

A speaker is essentially a translation machine. It converts the electrical signal from a CD, DVD or record into physical vibrations that create sound waves. A speaker is composed of drivers, a diaphragm, also known as a dome, cone, and a spider. A cross-over is also a component of speakers. This is what separates sound into different frequencies, such as high, low, and sometimes mid-range. There are three types of basic speaker drivers available: tweeters, woofers and mid-range drivers.

All speakers have a voice coil. However, you'll find some speakers with dual voice coils. Dual voice coil speakers offer more flexibility in wiring than single coils, but they are generally a bit more expensive.

You will likely encounter other terms in your speaker search. These include dual tweeters, impedance resistance, frequency response, power handling, power handling, sensitivity, sensitivity, and power handling.

Two-way speakers usually include a tweeter, a woofer and a subwoofer. They are often very effective when combined with a subwoofer to deal with the lower frequencies. Three-way speakers usually include a tweeter and a woofer. Four-way speakers have a tweeter and mid-range, a subwoofer, and a woofer. The style that works best for you depends on your space, budget and overall system.

Frequency response, power handling and sensitivity are all important factors to consider when considering surround sound, in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. Frequency response is the frequency range a speaker can reproduce. A speaker with a frequency response of 50 to 20,000 Hz has a wider range than a speaker with a frequency response of 65 to 20,000 Hz.

The power handling is a measure of watts. It helps you decide which type of receiver will be most suitable for your speakers, and vice versa. Sensitivity is also known as efficiency. It refers to the effectiveness of the speaker's use of the power it receives. A speaker with a higher sensitivity will produce more volume while not taxing your receiver.

A home theater system typically includes a center channel speaker that delivers most of the dialogue, front left and right speakers which handle the special effects, and surround sound speakers. Surround sound speakers are used to provide ambient sounds such as raindrops falling, gravel crunching underfoot or the rustling leaves. A subwoofer is also included in most systems to capture and emphasize lower frequencies.

These components work together to create an immersive theater-like sound environment. Satellite speakers and bookshelf speakers are great options for space efficiency in your home theatre system. Depending on your needs and aesthetic, Party Speakers Bluetooth you might consider in-wall speakers or in-ceiling. You can paint the grills on both in-ceiling speakers and in-wall speakers to match your wall color. This allows them to blend in with your decor.

How all the elements interact to produce sound depends on how well the enclosure is designed. Common enclosure designs include bass reflex, passive radiator and dipole designs. An audio professional will be able to help you choose the right speakers for your space.